Sweet Sue
Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra Lyrics

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Every star above, baby,
Knows the one I love:
Sweet Sue - just you!

And the moon on high, baby,
Knows the reason why:
Sweet Sue - is you!

No one else it seems,
Ever shared my dreams,
Without you I don't know what I'd do.

In this heart of mine,

You live all the time,
Ooh, Sue - just you!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sweet Sue by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra express a deep love for a girl named Sue. The singer mentions that every star above and the moon know that Sue is the one he loves. It seems that Sue is his everything and without her, he doesn't know what he would do. In the singer's heart, Sue lives all the time. This is a love song that expresses devotion and admiration for a woman who holds a special place in someone's life.

The lyrics also mention that no one else has ever shared his dreams. This suggests that Sue has a special role in his life as a partner who understands and supports him. The simplicity of the lyrics are part of the charm of the song, showcasing the depth of the love the singer has for Sue. The repetition of her name, "Sweet Sue - just you!" emphasizes how much she means to the singer.

Line by Line Meaning

Every star above, baby,
All the stars in the sky afford insight into who I love: Sweet Sue - only you!

Knows the one I love:
The celestial bodies have knowledge of my love for one specific person:

Sweet Sue - just you!
No other person is on my mind but you, Sweet Sue!

And the moon on high, baby,
The same goes for the moon in the sky - it shares knowledge of my infatuation with one person:

Knows the reason why:
It comprehends completely the basis for my attraction:

Sweet Sue - is you!
None other than you, Sweet Sue, is the focus of my feelings!

No one else it seems,
It appears as though nobody else have ever been featured in my dreams,

Ever shared my dreams,
Or been the subject of my deepest nocturnal longings:

Without you I don't know what I'd do.
The mere thought of not having you in my life is unbearable to me, as I cannot imagine how I would survive without you.

In this heart of mine,
I carry you always in my heart,

You live all the time,
You occupy a permanent place in my heart and thoughts,

Ooh, Sue - just you!
Always and forever, no one but you, Sweet Sue!

Lyrics © SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: VICTOR YOUNG, WILL HARRIS

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